Reasons For Cracking Of Solid Wood Furniture And Rescue Methods
2022-01-06
You can understand the reasons and rescue methods for cracking of solid wood furniture in one article! Many friends think that if solid wood furniture is cracked, the solid wood must be fake. In fact, no matter how precious the wood is, there will be cracks, and it also needs repair and maintenance. 
I Why does solid wood furniture crack? 1. Solid wood moisture content The moisture content of solid wood furniture is not well controlled, and quality problems such as cracking and deformation will occur due to environmental factors such as sunlight, overcooling, and overheating. Therefore, it is very important to control the moisture content of solid wood furniture. 2. Weather Due to the geographical differences, the climate and weather varies from place to place, so the requirements for the moisture content of solid wood furniture are also different. For example, the annual average moisture content in Beijing is 11.4%, so the moisture content of solid wood furniture should be controlled at 10.4% or 9.4%; the average moisture content of the air in the south is 14%, and the north requires 12% to 13%. Therefore, after some southern solid wood furniture is shipped to the north, cracks will occur. 3. How to use Some friends do not maintain the precious solid wood furniture, and place it in the bedroom by the window, so that the "baby" can endure the balcony exposure. Or wipe the dust with a towel that is too moist. Move the furniture at will, causing damage to the furniture frame. 4. Transportation During the transportation of furniture, it is inevitable that there will be bumps and bumps. In addition to the weather, the transportation of solid wood furniture is difficult. Although solid wood furniture is more "stronger" than furniture made of other materials, failure to maintain it will also cause cracks. II How to rescue the cracked solid wood furniture? If it is judged by the naked eye that there are no cracks, this is very easy to solve. Use glue to drip in along the cracks, and then gently scrape off the excess glue with a blade, but do not damage the paint surface of the furniture with the blade. If there are small cracks that have broken apart, the treatment will be relatively complicated. Several emergency remedies: Boil the old books and newspapers cut into scraps, an appropriate amount of alum, and water to form a paste, carefully insert them into the cracks, and wait for it to solidify. Stir the white glue + sawdust evenly, insert it into the gap, and polish it with sandpaper after a day and night. After mixing with paint and pigments, embed it in the plug. If the lacquer is scratched and the wood under the lacquer is not touched, you can use crayons or paints of the same color as the furniture to modify the wound surface of the furniture to cover the exposed background color, and then apply a thin layer of transparent nail polish. If there are white scald marks on the furniture, you can usually wipe it with a cloth moistened with alcohol, toilet water, or kerosene. If cigarette butts or unquenched matches leave scorch marks on the paint surface of the furniture, you can wrap a fine-grained hard cloth on the matchsticks or toothpicks, wipe the marks gently, and then apply a thin layer of wax to reduce the scorch marks. The above are just remedies for minor cracks. If you encounter a large crack, you need to ask a professional to repair it. III How to prevent the cracking of solid wood furniture? 1. Low floors are more suitable for solid wood furniture The higher the floor, the greater the wind, and the moisture in the wood is more likely to be blown dry, causing cracking. It can be used with confidence below the third floor. It is recommended to pay attention to indoor ventilation problems on the third floor and above, so that the furniture can maintain a stable moisture content. 2. Dehumidification in rainy season and humidification in dry season In the rainy season, the dehumidification function of the air conditioner can be turned on; the air is dry in winter, and the humidifier should be used to increase the air humidity; the air humidity should be adjusted within the best range to prevent the furniture from cracking. 3. Use furniture essential oils to lock in moisture You can buy furniture care essential oils in supermarkets and apply them evenly on the surface of the furniture, so that you can lock the moisture in the wood, prevent the furniture from deforming, and moisturize the wood at the same time. 4. Wipe Tips The daily wiping of solid wood furniture is also essential. When wiping, use a soft cotton cloth. The cotton cloth is slightly damp, but not wet. Wipe along the texture of the wood. Avoid wiping with alcohol or other chemical solvents or cleaning agents to avoid corrosion of the furniture paint and cause the paint surface to crack. 5. Polish solid wood furniture with oil wax In order to prevent the furniture from being dimmed and faded after a period of use, you can wax the furniture regularly. 6. Carry carefully and keep away from heat sources The handling of solid wood furniture should be light, stable, and flat, and avoid direct sunlight, because strong ultraviolet rays can easily fade the paint and affect the appearance. Heating appliances such as heaters and kerosene lamps can deform the furniture if they are too close. Objects such as kettles, tea stoves, etc. placed on solid wood furniture will cause "scalds". If you place overheated metal utensils on the solid wood dining table, be sure to add a heat insulation pad, etc. In short, for solid wood furniture, cracking and deformation are common problems and a pain point for furniture manufacturers and consumers. This is the natural characteristic of wood. This situation cannot be completely eliminated. However, as long as furniture manufacturers learn relevant knowledge, deal with materials, structures, and crafts well, and consumers choose and use solid wood furniture in a reasonable manner, solid wood will be guaranteed The probability of furniture cracks is minimized.
